Dan Dan Noodles (Sichuan)
Chinese (Sichuan) · East Asia
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9/10
Spicy sesame-peanut noodles with seasoned pork mince.
Why It Works
The sauce combines sesame (fat), chili oil (heat), vinegar (acid), and soy (salt) for complete flavor.
Key Ingredients
wheat noodles
ground pork
sesame paste
chili oil
Sichuan peppercorn
soy sauce
preserved vegetables
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